Previous applicants need not apply.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Appointments Officer to come and join our lovely appointments team within Medical Records on an 18 month fixed term contract.
Within Medical Records, the appointments team are responsible for booking appointments, printing referrals, and communicating with patients over the phone. You may also be required to work within our small call centre team receiving outbound calls from patients.
There may be a requirement to work flexibly across sites at Leighton Hospital and Infinity House.
We are looking for a dedicated individual with an attitude to learn who must be organised and work on their own initiative. The successful applicant must have a can-do attitude, an approachable manner, and excellent telephone skills. They must be a team player and have the ability to multitask in a busy environment.
If this sounds like you then please apply now; we would love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be expected to act in a professional manner, adhering to strict information governance guidance and always ensuring patient confidentiality. The department is continuously looking to improve the service offered, and all members of the team are encouraged to suggest new ideas and ways of working.
There may be times when the successful applicant may be required to work flexibly within the department dependent upon business need and patient demand. Flexibility is expected with regards to working hours to support the service.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
For further details / informal visits contact:
1. Name: Jayne Shufflebotham
2. Job title: Medical Records Support Manager
3. Email address: jayne.shufflebotham@mcht.nhs.uk
4. Telephone number: 01270 612193
5. Rebecca Carvel or Jackie Vickers - Assistant Service Manager: 01270 273701
6. Jayne Shufflebotham - Support Manager: 01270 273206
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